The BPS Club has an Artist-in-Residence!!

Happy December everyone!

Thanks so much for your positive response to the 2014 BPS Calendar.  When we decided to do a calendar, we had no idea that it would become so popular!!  The pictures this year are wonderful - I think you'll all be very, very happy with the results.   Our cover boy this year is "Duke".  Duke resides in Burien Washington.  The photo used captures the beauty and playfulness of the BPS.  I'm sure you'll all agree. Sales are humming along quite nicely - thanks everyone for your continued support in the BPS Club of Canada!!

On another note, one thing you *might* not know is that the BPS Club has a resident artist!   Kim Ratigan is not only the 'mom' of two Blues: Suede and Dax, she is also a wonderful animal artist.    Please visit Kim at: Kim Ratigan Paintings and Portraits.  For the holiday season, Kim is currently working on custom Christmas ornament orders and is even hosting a 'Christmas Giveaway' right now.  Contact Kim if you are interested in a custom piece of your BPS.  Her attentiveness and passion for her craft are obvious!

Stuff your stockings with the 2014 Blue Picardy Calendar!!!!

On sale now and just in time for Christmas!!  The 2014 edition of the calendar maintains the popular format of the 2013 calendar.  Both Canadian and US holidays are included.  

Thanks to our friends at Canada Post and USPS we have had to increase our prices slightly from last year to handle our mailing/shipping costs.  

Calendars are priced at just $12.00 (for Canadian orders) and $13.50 (for US orders).

**Please email us if you would like to order over 5 calendars.  A discounted rate will be applied.

Order early!!!

For all Canadian Orders: Please send me: 1 calendar $12.00 CAD 2 calendars $24.00 CAD 3 calendars $30.00 CAD 4 calendars $40.00 CAD 5 calendars $50.00 CAD

For all US or International Orders: Please send me: 1 calendar $13.50 USD 2 calendars $27.00 USD 3 calendars $33.00 USD 4 calendars $44.00 USD 5 calendars $55.00 USD

 

It's Autumn!

The rainy weather is upon us here in Hamilton - soon to be replaced by snow.  If we had as much snow as we've had rain, we would have at least two feet of snow by now!  Leaves are falling from the trees now and Raking Season will soon be upon us.  The air smells awesome out here in the country at this time of the year.   Everyone is burning wood and the fallen leaves crackle under your shoes.  It's my favourite time of the year!

I dug deep into the Zoë archives to find this shot.  I think she was about 6 months old. 

 

Calendar Update

Thanks to everyone that submitted pictures for the 2014 Blue Picardy Spaniel calendar.  It is so difficult to choose the best shots!  I mean, really, can a BPS take a bad picture???  We will be getting a first draft together over the next week or so and then, once ready - to print it will go.  Details will be available soon. 

 

Happy Labour Day!

Zoë looks forward to cool fall days

 

Do you have a two-headed Blue?

Coullah and Zoë do their best 'two-headed dog' impersonation

Us Blue folk know that we each have the BEST looking dog, right?  Why not gloat?  Send us those fabulous photos - high res works best - cell phone pics don't work that well.  Your Blue could be the calendar cover!!  Or perhaps you have Mr. May sitting on your patio right now or maybe you even have Miss March chewing on your flip-flop?  We love receiving photos, so send them our way!

And, don't forget, the 2014 Blue Picardy Calendar is the perfect stocking stuffer!!  I know, I know Christmas is months away - but let's face it, its September - time is ticking.  Order details will be posted in October.

So here's what you gotta do in 5 easy steps:

1. Find a photogenic Blue Picardy Spaniel (should be easy);
2. Get your camera and take a picture (consult your user guide on how to use your camera)
3. Turn on your computer (Is it plugged in? )
4. Log into your email account
5. Attach your photos to your message (Please let us know the 'deets' on your Blue - name, age and whatever else you want to say) and send to:  bluepicardy1@gmail.com  or zoeandcoullah@gmail.com

Easy-peasy, huh??   Questions? Send them this way too!  We're looking forward to your photos!

Coullah strikes a pose for the 2014 calendar

 

BPS Club announces 2014 Calendar Details

The Blue Picardy Spaniel Club of Canada is pleased to announce the 2014 Calendar!  We are looking for your favourite photos of your favourite Blues.  Last year, our call-out for photos included entries from all over the world - from the Netherlands to Turkey to California to Nova Scotia.   Don't be shy, send your photos - we will contact you if your photo is selected for the calendar.